Des Moines Area Community College.

Continuing Education

Certification Preparation

Basic CompTIA A+ Cert. Prep
Cost: $99
Configure/troubleshoot hardware common to PC's--microprocessor, RAM, power supply, motherboard BIOS, CMOS, floppy/hard drive.

Intermediate CompTIA A+ Cert. Prep
Cost: $99
Command-line interface (DOS) and the graphical user interfaces tested by the A+ Cert. Exam.

Advanced CompTIA A+ Cert. Prep
Cost: $99
Review technologies--SCSI, video, modems, printers, multimedia, networking, Prep A+ Cert Exam.

CompTIA Network+ Cert. Prep
Cost: $99
Prepare to take and pass the CompTIA Network+ certification exam. Learn about topologies, the OSI Seven-Layer model, protocol suites, modern network operating systems, network troubleshooting, and more. This course counts as one of the elective exams for the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification.

CompTIA Security+ Cert. Prep
Cost: $99
This course is regarded as the entry level certificate for gaining access to this well-paying, in-demand field. Master the terms and concepts you need to pass this exam and earn your Security+ certificate.

PMP Certification Prep 1
Cost: $99
Learn how to prepare for the Project Management Institute's PMP certification exam. Master the first six chapters of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge. Raise your project management IQ by discovering tips and techniques related to the questions you'll encounter on the exam. Use proven learning strategies to help absorb key terminology, concepts and formulas.

PMP Certification Prep 2
Cost: $99
Prepare to take and pass the Project Management Institute certification exam. Mater chapters seven through twelve of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge. Raise your project management IQ by discovering tips and techniques related to the questions you'll encounter on the exam. Use proven learning strategies to help absorb key terminology, concepts and formulas.

Microsoft Windows Certification Prep: Exam 70-270
Cost: $99
This course teaches you what you need to know to pass the 70-270 exam - Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional - which carries with it the title of Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP). The 70-270 exam can also be the first step toward full-fledged Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification.